2010 American Academy of Chefs Award
Recipients
Joseph Amendola Award
John Hui, CEPC, AAC, corporate pastry chef,
Pebble Beach Resorts, Pebble Beach, Cali., ACF Chefs Las Vegas
The Joseph Amendola Award is presented to a Pastry Chef or Master Baker.
The recipient has devoted their career to their profession and to the
mentoring of young individuals who will be future pastry chefs. This
award was established in memory of Joseph Amendola, who touched the
lives of students in countless ways with his dedication to teaching, his
amazing talent as an ice sculptor, his engaging personality, and his
infectious passion for baking. Past
Winner
Chair’s Medal
John Kaufman, CEC, AAC, retired, Chicago,
ACF Chicago Chefs of Cuisine Inc.
The AAC Chair’s Medal is bestowed annually upon one Academy Fellow
who has demonstrated exemplary dedication and made outstanding
contributions to the culinary profession. This individual has also
maintained the highest standards and ideals of the AAC, and has
significantly and positively worked to ensure excellence among future
culinarians. Past
Winners
Chef Good Taste Award
Friedrich Gitschner, CMC, AAC, chef owner,
Gitschner’s Productions, Houston, ACF Professional Chefs
Association of Houston
The AAC presents the Chef Good Taste Awards annually to Academy Fellows
who have been actively involved in furthering the culinarian’s
greatest achievements and upholding the traditions of classical cuisine.
Past
Winners
Lawrence A. Conti, CEC, AAC, HOF, Chair’s Achievement
Award
Anthony Graffeo, CEC, AAC, function cook,
Eastern Yacht Club, Marblehead, Mass., ACF Epicurean Club of Boston
This award is given to a Fellow of the Academy who is not only dedicated
to the American Academy of Chefs but also to the culinary profession.
This individual must be an ACF member for a minimum of 35 years and be
actively in the AAC and the ACF, making the advancement of both
organizations a personal priority. The person selected for this award
will have achieved success in both business and culinary arts and must
have the respect of AAC Fellows at large. Past
Winners
Sharing Culinary Traditions Award
Michael Garbin, CEC, AAC, executive chef,
Union League Club of Chicago, Chicago, ACF Wind City Professional
Culinarians Inc.
The AAC presents the Sharing Culinary Traditions Award annually to one
Academy Fellow who has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the
education of future culinarians and whose involvement in the AAC has
been recognized by their region’s AAC director. Past
Winners
John D. McLaughlin Award
Roland Schaeffer, CEC, AAC, HOF, retired,
St. Augustine, Fla., ACF Pittsburgh Chapter
The Lt. General John D. McLaughlin Trophy is presented annually to an
individual of high honor, distinction, and involvement in the culinary
field. This award was established in memory of Lt. General McLaughlin,
who was instrumental in bringing professional recognition to the
American executive chef. Past
Winners
Regional Chair’s Award
The Regional Chair’s Award was presented annually from 2001
through 2007 to an AAC Fellow from each region who had demonstrated high
honor and whose involvement in the AAC had been recognized by their
region’s AAC director. Past
Winners
Service Award Pin
The AAC Service Award Pin is presented to Academy Fellows who
demonstrate active participation, service and dedication to the AAC, ACF
and culinary profession. An AAC Fellow must meet all criteria as defined
in the application form in order to be eligible to receive the award. To
request an application, please contact the Academy office at ACF’s
national headquarters at (800) 624-9458. More
